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2 2 A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN 10 REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 20 EDUCATION Richard King Mellon HUMAN SERVICES 36 CONSERVATION 2014 CONTENTS 45 APPROPRIATIONS & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 48 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Richard King Mellon was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on June 19, 1899, the son of Richard Beatty Mellon and Jennie King Mellon. Mr. Mellon served his country in both World Wars and in peacetime, attaining the rank of Lieutenant General, United States Army Reserve, and receiving the Distinguished Service Medal. Mr. Mellon was the dominant figure in the financial, industrial, and civic life of his community for many years. He was president of Mellon National Bank and for twenty years Chairman of the Board of Mellon National Bank and Trust Company; as a director, he aided the growth of many of the nation s leading enterprises, particularly Gulf Oil Corporation and Aluminum Company of America. Mr. Mellon, president and governor of T. Mellon and Sons, inspired and led the rebirth of a great American city. His creative energies forged the Pittsburgh Renaissance, a nationally recognized architectural, civic, social, and educational venture. In 1936 Mr. Mellon married the former Constance Mary Prosser, who served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the from its inception in 1947 until her death in A renowned sportsman, Mr. Mellon generously endeavored to preserve the quality of the natural environment and to protect its wildlife. Mr. Mellon died on June 3, INDEPENDENT AUDITOR S REPORT 52 POLICY & GRANT GUIDELINES IBC TRUSTEES, OFFICERS, & STAFF ANNUAL REPORT 1

3 I n 2014, the approved 190 grants totaling $104,578,500, and paid out commitments totaling $115,292,182. A significant portion of this funding was directed to organizations that enrich local communities, enhance the quality of life in southwestern Pennsylvania and promote the promise of a bright future for generations to come. Such efforts represent the essence of the Foundation s priorities, and we are especially grateful to the professionals who devote energy and expertise to these vital endeavors. Several individuals work, in particular, exemplifies their dedication to communities and neighborhoods within the Foundation s areas of interest, and we are pleased to highlight them and their organizations. A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN The IMPORTANCE of COMMUNITIES THE CHAIRMAN AND KEY PARTNERS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF MELLON SQUARE PARK CELEBRATE THE REOPENING IN SPRING OF PICTURED LEFT TO RIGHT ARE KEVIN ACKLIN, CHIEF OF STAFF, CITY OF PITTSBURGH; GEORGE GREER, CHAIRMAN AND PRESIDENT, EDEN HALL FOUNDATION, AND MELLON SQUARE RESTORATION FUND COMMITTEE CO-CHAIR; VINCE SANDS, CHAIRMAN OF BNY/MELLON PENNSYLVANIA (RECENTLY RETIRED); PROSSER MELLON, CHAIRMAN AND CEO, RICHARD KING MELLON FOUNDATION; SANDY MELLON, COMMUNITY LEADER; DAN BOOKER, CHAIRMAN, PITTSBURGH PARKS CONSERVANCY, AND MELLON SQUARE RESTORATION FUND COMMITTEE CO-CHAIR; MEG CHEEVER, PRESIDENT AND CEO, PITTSBURGH PARKS CONSERVANCY; AND RICH FITZGERALD, ALLEGHENY COUNTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE ANNUAL REPORT 3

4 Dr. John M. Wallace Founder HOMEWOOD CHILDREN S VILLAGE A Foundation grant of $750,000 enables HCV to reduce suspensions, improve grades, and promote academic and social development for 1,000 students. NURTURING STUDENTS SUCCESS As a founder of Homewood Children s Village (HCV) and president of its board of trustees, John M. Wallace has been instrumental in leading the change that is happening throughout Homewood. Working in partnership with nearly 50 local and national organizations, HCV operates social service programs designed to help children from Homewood and surrounding underserved neighborhoods achieve success as adults. Among its services, HCV provides the community s children with early childhood education, coordinated offerings in their schools, including tutoring and mentoring initiatives, as well as nutritional meals, transportation to attend extended school-day and summer programs, and access to campus tours and other college and career preparation support. A Foundation grant of $750,000 enables HCV to reduce suspensions, improve grades, and promote academic and social development for 1,000 students. In addition to his leadership role in HCV, Dr. Wallace is the Philip Hallen Professor of Community Health and Social Justice at the University of Pittsburgh s School of Social Work, where he researches social issues that disproportionately impact economically disadvantaged children, families, and communities. He also is president of Operation Better Block s board of trustees, and the senior pastor and a member of the board of Bible Center Church, which was founded by his grandparents, Ralph and Bernice Groce, nearly six decades ago. In both his personal and professional endeavors, Dr. Wallace has been instrumental in improving the quality of life for Homewood s students and all those who call the community home. SAFEGUARDING CLEAN WATER FOR THE FUTURE A longtime leader in the region s watershed repair and conservation efforts, John Dawes is executive director of the Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds (FPW). FPW provides seed money mostly for abandoned mine reclamation to environmental and watershed organizations, enabling them to access matching funds through local, state, and federal agencies. These agencies have provided more than $110 million to clean and restore contaminated and degraded waters in western Pennsylvania that drain from abandoned coal mines or carry pollutants from eroding stream banks and urban areas. A $725,000 grant from the Foundation in 2014 aided FPW s efforts to help watershed groups enhance their operations and improve water quality within the region. In addition to his leadership of FPW, Mr. Dawes is a gubernatorial appointee to and chairman of the Citizens Advisory Council for the Chesapeake Bay Commission, and a member of the Sustainable Water Resources Roundtable. In 2007, in recognition of his efforts to promote the reauthorization of the Pennsylvania Abandoned Mine Lands Campaign Fund, which will bring more than $1 billion to abandoned mine reclamation efforts, Mr. Dawes received a Conservation Leadership Award from the Pennsylvania Conservation Commission. More recently, his work garnered awards from the Pennsylvania Association of Environmental Professionals and the U.S. Department of the Interior. His efforts to preserve, protect, and restore the state s watersheds help ensure clean water for future generations of citizens and wildlife. John Dawes Executive Director THE FOUNDATION FOR PENNSYLVANIA WATERSHEDS A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN ANNUAL REPORT 5

5 RESTORING PITTSBURGH S RIVERFRONTS Lisa Schroeder Former CEO & President RIVERLIFE Equally committed to water reclamation and restoration in the region is Lisa Schroeder, the former CEO and president of Riverlife. From its founding in 1999 until she left at the end of 2014 to return to her native Baltimore, she led Riverlife in advocating for riverfront development projects including trails, parks, and public spaces. Under her direction, Riverlife has successfully transformed Pittsburgh s riverfronts into an environmental, recreational, cultural, and economic hub for the region. A grant of $250,000 awarded late in 2014 will enable Riverlife to continue these endeavors as it searches for Ms. Schroeder s successor. The centerpiece of this development is Three Rivers Park, a 13-mile continuous loop of riverfront parks and trails along the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio rivers in downtown Pittsburgh. Once fully complete, this urban waterfront park will provide access to new outdoor space, trails, water landings, fountains, and marinas, as well as hotels, businesses, and entertainment and cultural venues. The value of these accomplishments has been recognized by an American Institute of Architects (AIA) Honor Award in Urban Planning and Design and the Merit Award in Planning from the International Downtown Association for Riverlife s Vision Plan for Pittsburgh s riverfronts in Additionally, in 2012, Ms. Schroeder received a Gold Medal award from AIA Pittsburgh. A grant of $250,000 awarded late in 2014 will enable Riverlife to continue its endeavors as it searches for Ms. Schroeder s successor. ENSURING FRED ROGERS LEGACY A consummate educator and longtime children s advocate, Bill Isler has taught in both elementary school and day-care settings, administered a multiservice program for children, and held several high-level posts in the Pennsylvania Department of Education. He is an award-winning civic leader, chairman of the American Academy of Pediatrics Partnership for Children, and a board member of the Pittsburgh Public Schools, as well as the Fred Rogers Center for Early Learning and Children s Media at St. Vincent College, where he also is the Center s former executive director. Bill Isler Producer DANIEL TIGER S NEIGHBORHOOD 2014 Pittsburgher of the Year PITTSBURGH MAGAZINE For the last three decades, Mr. Isler has been committed to carrying on Fred Rogers philosophy, values, and endeavors to promote social and emotional learning and development for children, as well as meaningful interactions and nurturing relationships between children and adults. Developing Daniel Tiger s Neighborhood, which features the next generation of family members from the original Mr. Rogers Neighborhood characters, is one way the company ensures Fred Rogers legacy. Producing Daniel Tiger s Neighborhood, together with two other programs Peg + Cat and Odd Squad has enabled the company to become PBS s top producer of children s programming. A $750,000 Foundation grant will help the Fred Rogers Company develop the second season of Daniel Tiger s Neighborhood and several mobile apps, as well as maintain an online presence featuring the Neighborhood s newest characters. With Mr. Isler s expertise and leadership, the Fred Rogers Company is, indeed, continuing its founder s legacy, reaching ever-growing audiences on many platforms. A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN ANNUAL REPORT 7

6 J. Kevin McMahon President & CEO PITTSBURGH CULTURAL TRUST COLLABORATING FOR ECONOMIC STRENGTH A powerful change agent for the last 30 years, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has transformed a 14-block area of downtown into one of the nation s most vibrant cultural districts, attracting more than two million visitors each year and generating an economic impact that is estimated to exceed $300 million annually. Under the leadership of J. Kevin McMahon, president and CEO since 2001, the Trust has grown to be among the largest of Pittsburgh s downtown property owners, managing one million square feet of property, including several restored historic theaters, newly constructed performance venues, public art projects, urban green space, riverfront recreation sites, restaurants, and parking garages. The Trust is the driving force that brings drama and musical performances, contemporary dance productions, family events, visual arts exhibits, and education and community engagement programs to the district s theaters, galleries, and outdoor spaces throughout the year. A $250,000 grant from the Foundation enabled the Trust to market the three-day JazzLive International Festival through jazz publications and social media, as well as promote the event to jazz followers nationwide, using established and respected media. Along with anchor cultural partners such as the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Pittsburgh Opera, Pittsburgh Public Theater, and Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera, a variety of free, opento-the-public outdoor festivals the International Children s Festival, the Three Rivers Arts Festival, the JazzLive International Festival, and Gallery Crawls are helping the Trust attract an increasingly wide and continually growing audience to the district. A $250,000 grant from the Foundation enabled the Trust to market the three-day JazzLive International Festival through jazz publications and social media, as well as promote the event to jazz followers nationwide, using established and respected media. With Foundation funding, the Trust also secured popular jazz groups as Festival performers and provided value-added features jazz history materials, visual arts, and jazz music sales that enriched the event and continue to bolster Pittsburgh s economy and its profile as a jazz city. With Mr. McMahon at the helm, the Trust effectively nurtures meaningful collaborations that enhance the city s art, entertainment, and cultural offerings, as well as promote Pittsburgh s economic growth and vitality in significant ways. Indeed, Messrs. McMahon, Isler, and Dawes, together with Dr. Wallace and Ms. Schroeder, bring a wealth of professional expertise, training, and proficiency to their endeavors, all of which benefit individuals, communities, and neighborhoods throughout Pittsburgh and the region. My fellow trustees and I are proud to count them and the many other community-builders with whom we work as partners and friends, and we look forward to continued collaboration and investment with their institutions and others that, like the Foundation, are dedicated to cultivating meaningful improvements to life in southwestern Pennsylvania and to protecting and preserving natural resources throughout our country. Seward Prosser Mellon Chairman A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN ANNUAL REPORT 9

7 Strengthening the region s economic standing is among the Foundation s highest priorities. In 2014, 78 grants from the Foundation provided $42,334,500 of support to numerous organizations whose leaders use their considerable expertise and vision to attract and retain arts and cultural entities, build and sustain business infrastructures, and encourage sustainable growth. These efforts enhance the quality of life throughout southwestern Pennsylvania. RETROFITTING A FOUNDRY Built in 1925, the five-story Westinghouse foundry at 7800 Susquehanna Street not only served as a longtime employer of industrial, warehouse, and office workers, but also was instrumental in turning Homewood into one of Pittsburgh s most popular and thriving neighborhoods. By 1960, more than 38,000 people lived in the community, but the area, once a beacon of economic vitality, began a downward spiral when the foundry closed. With the flight of wealthier residents to the outer suburbs and the turbulence of the times taking its toll, Homewood s business district quickly became distressed. In June 2013, with assistance from the Foundation, Bridgeway Capital, a community development finance agency, purchased the building on Susquehanna Street. The agency began marketing tenancy to manufacturing businesses, particularly those willing to collaborate with other tenants and the community. REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT A RANGE of ENDEAVORS ENHANCES the REGION (LEFT) BRIDGEWAY CAPITAL IS REDEVELOPING THE WESTINGHOUSE FOUNDRY IN HOMEWOOD, WHICH WILL HOUSE MANUFACTURING TENANTS INTERESTED IN CONNECTING WITH THE COMMUNITY. PICTURED LEFT TO RIGHT ARE T. RASHAD BYRDSONG, PRESIDENT AND CEO, COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT ASSOCIATION; MARK PETERSON, PRESIDENT AND CEO, BRIDGEWAY CAPITAL; AND BILL KRAHE, PRESIDENT, GRAND VIEW DEVELOPMENT CO. To date, approximately half of the building s square footage has been leased to a mix of tenants, including cabinetmakers, woodworkers, artists, and a semi-custom automation supplier. Construction trainers in masonry, welding, carpentry, and roofing also occupy the building. Space also is being allocated for the Homewood Business Center, a shared meeting space and resource for local entrepreneurs, and for a showroom for products made in the building. Because leasing has occurred more quickly than anticipated, a Foundation grant of $2,500,000 will support electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and architectural improvements, ensuring that the building meets zoning requirements necessary to acquire new tenants. The grant also will cover some of the operating costs necessary to implement Bridgeway s resident ownership model ANNUAL REPORT 11

8 ENRICHING WASHINGTON S BUSINESS DISTRICT (LEFT) WHEN COMPLETED, THIS TRANSIT HUB WILL ENHANCE RESIDENTS TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS AND PROVIDE ACCESS TO OTHER AMENITIES NOT AVAILABLE IN THEIR OWN COMMUNITIES. Located in Washington, Pennsylvania, the Main Street Farmers Market (MSFM) offers the freshest locally grown and organic produce, choice meats, eggs, dairy products, and excellent prepared foods. Together with community partners, MSFM, which has been a presence in Washington for nearly 12 years, seeks construction of a community pavilion to serve as a multi-function venue in the heart of the business district. In addition to enhancing the appearance of Main Street and complementing the city s historical architecture, the permanent, open-air roof structure will support the ongoing revitalization of the city s troubled downtown area. The Community Pavilion Project will include construction of ADA-compliant ramps and restroom facilities, as well as a utility infrastructure and office and storage facilities in two existing municipal parking lots near the county courthouse. Seasonal festivals, community gatherings, and public concerts and performances, as well as the MSFM, are among the activities the pavilion will accommodate. When not in use, it will provide covered and lighted public parking for visitors to area businesses, including the courthouse and county offices. A $300,000 Foundation grant will provide a portion of the funding necessary to construct a community pavilion in Washington s business district. DEVELOPING A TRANSIT HUB The East Liberty Transit Revitalization Investment District Revitalization Authority (ELTRIDRA) is a public entity formed to support a mixed-use development and transit center in Pittsburgh s East Liberty neighborhood. The site includes Eastside III, which comprises 357 apartments, 40,000 square feet of retail and office space, and 566 parking spots built around a new transit center at the busiest stop on the East Busway. Once completed, the transit center will enhance residents public transportation options and provide access to other amenities not available to them in their own communities. Collectively, investment in Eastside III will total more than $133 million, primarily funded through private debt and equity. The $44 million devoted to public infrastructure will be anchored by a $15 million federal grant and supported by a host of public and private grant and loan programs. The Foundation has provided a $1.5 million Program Related Investment toward the project. In addition to Eastside III, the TRID includes four other projects, all of which are underway: Bakery Square 2, a residential and office development that will be anchored by Google; Walnut on Highland, an apartment complex; ACE Hotel, a boutique hotel that has seen great success in the New York and San Francisco markets; and East Liberty Place South, an affordable housing community. Overall, the project is expected to generate 3,000 new jobs and more than $500 million in new development in the region. (RIGHT) THIS PAVILION WILL ACCOMMODATE THE MAIN STREET FARMERS MARKET AND SERVE AS A COMMUNITY SPACE FOR SEASONAL FESTIVALS, AND GATHERINGS, CONCERTS, AND PERFORMANCES. WHEN NOT IN USE, IT WILL PROVIDE COVERED PARKING. REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ANNUAL REPORT 13

9 COLLABORATIONS SUPPORT RESEARCH, TRAINING, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Pittsburgh Gateways, a non-profit economic development support organization, has been instrumental in acquiring and converting the Connelley Trade School, a former public school vocational education complex, into the Pittsburgh Energy Innovation Center (EIC). Sitting on 6.5 acres in the Lower Hill District, the EIC contains approximately 250,000 square feet of space that will be fully renovated as a LEED-Platinum building to house collaborative research initiatives among businesses and academic institutions, as well as workforce development and job training programs for organizations in the energy industry. To date, the Bayer and Eaton corporations, Peoples Gas, Burns & Scalo, Jones Lang LaSalle, and Duquesne Light will use space at the EIC for activities related to research, manufacturing, and provision of energy services. Several academic institutions the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, Penn State University, Duquesne University, and Community College of Allegheny County also will occupy space at the EIC to collaborate with businesses in energy, manufacturing, and technology-related research. The EIC will provide innovative workforce development, job training, and employee certification initiatives to train and certify several hundred individuals annually. HVAC, geothermal, solar, and other advanced technologies will be installed in the building for teaching purposes, as well as to demonstrate sound energy management techniques and to pilot new energy products. The EIC s initial renovations were completed at a cost of $40 million. The next phase totaling $30 million will support constructing space for specific tenants, adapting the building to meet code regulations, and adding advanced technologies. A $5 million grant from the Foundation to Pittsburgh Gateways will ensure continued building renovation, launch of the training and education initiatives, and ongoing efforts to secure tenants, leases, and additional funding to support the EIC s mission. A $5 million grant from the Foundation to Pittsburgh Gateways will ensure continued building renovation, launch of the training and education initiatives, and ongoing efforts to secure tenants, leases, and additional funding to support the EIC s mission. (RIGHT) PITTSBURGH GATEWAYS HAS CONVERTED A FORMER EDUCATION COMPLEX INTO THE PITTSBURGH ENERGY INNOVATION CENTER. A TOTAL OF 250,000 SQUARE FEET OF SPACE WILL BE FULLY RENOVATED AS A LEED-PLATINUM BUILDING. PICTURED HERE ARE BOB MEEDER (LEFT), PRESIDENT AND CEO, AND BILL MILLER (RIGHT), VICE PRESIDENT AND COO, OF PITTSBURGH GATEWAYS CORPORATION. REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ANNUAL REPORT 15

10 Regional Economic Development Grant Summary GRANTS APPROVED $42,334,500 40% of total NUMBER OF GRANTS 78 40% 3 Rivers Wet Weather, Inc. $600,000 toward two-year support to promote sustainable municipal compliance with governmental consent orders for the region s sewer system Allegheny Conference on Community Development $10,000 toward the PowerUp Pittsburgh program Allegheny Conference on Community Development $492,000 toward support of operations and the 2014 Leadership Conference Animal Rescue League of Western Pennsylvania $750,000 toward two-year support to design and construct a new, state-of-the-art animal resource center Bike Pittsburgh, Inc. $200,000 to promote walking and biking in Pittsburgh and to enhance safety Bricolage $150,000 toward two-year support of a shared development officer position Bridgeway Capital $2,500,000 toward renovation of a light industrial building Carnegie Institute $25,000 toward 24 concerts at the Warhol Museum and in Oakland in 2015 Carnegie Mellon University $150,000 to extend the Traffic21 technology along Penn Avenue to Braddock Avenue and along Centre Avenue to Baum Boulevard Carnegie Mellon University $250,000 toward the research and technology phase of the Lunar X competition Center for Regional Economic Competitiveness ARLINGTON, VA $10,000 toward costs associated with the 2014 Council for Community and Economic Research conference to be held in Pittsburgh from June 2 6 Center for Sustainable Shale Development, Inc. $150,000 toward two-year support of a third-party certification program for shale gas drillers, and implementation of a public engagement plan Children s Museum of Pittsburgh $400,000 toward two-year support of operations City of Pittsburgh $150,000 toward two-year support of the Bureau of Neighborhood Empowerment City of Pittsburgh $400,000 toward three-year support to create a Regional Data Resource Center and to improve internal operations City Theatre Company, Inc. $1,700,000 toward capital improvements to the City Theatre building, a facilities reserve fund, and operations The Clemente Collection at Engine House 25 $200,000 toward two-year support of museum operations Community Design Center of Pittsburgh, Inc. $125,000 to assess housing stock, develop a renovation plan, and establish design standards for a seven-block area in Pittsburgh s Homewood neighborhood Community Theater Project Corporation $10,000 toward support of a roundtable discussion to generate ideas on restructuring programming for the August Wilson Center Construction Junction $75,000 for energy-efficient lighting upgrades County of Allegheny $1,400,000 toward three-year support to create a Regional Data Resource Center and to improve internal operations East Liberty Development Incorporated $50,000 to complete mapping of crime hot spots and to design a strategy to address crime in Homewood East Liberty TRID Revitalization Authority $1,500,000 toward transit-oriented development projects in East Liberty Economic Growth Connection of Westmoreland GREENSBURG, PA $400,000 toward two-year support of operations Essential Public Media, Inc. $1,000,000 toward two-year support of efforts to generate revenue by increasing memberships, corporate underwriting, and major gifts leading to financial sustainability Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania $23,000 toward support of operations Greater Pittsburgh Convention and Visitors Bureau Education Foundation, Inc. $80,000 toward two-year support of customer service training Green Building Alliance $600,000 toward two-year support of operations Green Building Alliance $30,000 to determine feasibility of a variety of energy and storm water strategies for Northside Coalition for Fair Housing s planned revitalization project Grow Pittsburgh $100,000 toward support of operations and programs in Homewood Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania $1,000,000 toward two-year support of exhibitions, programs, and capital needs of the Heinz History Center Idea Foundry $300,000 toward the Accelerators and Transformation Fellowship Program and social enterprise efforts in Homewood Johnstown Area Heritage Association JOHNSTOWN, PA $750,000 toward two-year support to renovate the Johnstown Flood Museum and to promote cultural tourism in the Johnstown area Ligonier Township Municipal Authority LIGONIER, PA $500,000 to expand water service to Ligonier Township s Red Rock and Darlington Road areas Main Street Farmers Market, Inc. WASHINGTON, PA $300,000 toward construction of a pavilion for a farmers market and community events in Washington, PA Montour Trail Council BRIDGEVILLE, PA $250,000 to restore the Library viaduct in South Park Township, closing the last significant gap on the Montour Trail in Allegheny and Washington counties Mount Washington Community Development Corporation $400,000 toward two-year support of slope restoration and trail construction in Emerald View Park The Mountain Playhouse, Inc. JENNERSTOWN, PA $135,000 toward support of operations and to hire a financial consultant National Aviary in Pittsburgh, Inc. $275,000 toward enhancing avian medical programs and facilities The National Road Heritage Corridor UNIONTOWN, PA $510,000 toward design, construction, and installation of interpretive displays at the Laurel Highlands Falls Area Visitor Center Operation Better Block, Inc. $450,000 toward economic development programs in Homewood PA Cleanways of Allegheny County, Inc. $95,000 toward two-year support of operations Phoebe Foundation Inc. ALBANY, GA $1,000,000 toward a housing facility for medical and pharmacy students Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Inc. $800,000 toward support of operations and school expansion Pittsburgh Council for International Visitors $10,000 toward the Global Great Lakes Network, held in Pittsburgh in June 2014, to advance immigrant-related economic development initiatives Pittsburgh Council for International Visitors $100,000 toward two-year support of operations and to expand corporate memberships REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ANNUAL REPORT 17

11 Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership $250,000 toward two-year support of the Downtown Activation and Placemaking Initiative Pittsburgh Entertainment Project $750,000 to develop a sustainable entertainment sector for southwestern Pennsylvania and to develop incubator projects Pittsburgh Filmmakers $75,000 toward support of the 2014 Biennial Pittsburgh Filmmakers $10,000 toward video production that highlights development of the Rough Diamond Trail The Pittsburgh Foundation $10,000 to develop a land banking approach for the City of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Gateways Corporation $5,000,000 toward two-year support of operations and capital support for the Energy Innovation Center Pittsburgh Glass Center, Inc. $200,000 toward support of operations Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse $250,000 toward support of the Executive-in-Residence program Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse $2,500,000 toward three-year support of operations Pittsburgh Opera, Inc. $300,000 toward support of operations and as a match for a building reserve The Pittsburgh Public Theater Corporation $250,000 toward support of operations Pittsburgh Symphony, Inc. $300,000 toward support of operations The Pittsburgh Trust for Cultural Resources $250,000 toward JazzLive International 2014 The Pittsburgh Trust for Cultural Resources $1,000,000 toward two-year support to build the membership base in order to reach 10,000 members by 2015 Power of 32 Site Development Fund Partners, LP $5,000,000 to create a regional fund to spur development of high priority regional sites Program to Aid Citizen Enterprise $550,000 toward three-year support of operations and strategic plan implementation The Progress Fund GREENSBURG, PA $1,187,000 toward the small business lending program, as well as real estate strategy and trail town projects along the Great Allegheny Passage Quantum Theatre $10,000 toward neighborhood initiative programs in Homewood Regional Trail Corporation WEST NEWTON, PA $10,000 toward purchase of a tractor with mowing and snow plowing capabilities for use in maintaining a 10-mile stretch of the Great Allegheny Passage in Westmoreland County Renewable Manufacturing Gateway $785,000 toward support of operations for the six-month period April through September 2014 and for consulting services RIDC Fund For Economic Growth $190,000 toward operating costs to manage the Almono site Riverlife $250,000 toward six-month support of operations for the restoration of the riverfronts and creation of trails along Three Rivers Park Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art LORETTO, PA $10,000 toward support of operations for the Ligonier Valley Museum Touchstone Center for Crafts FARMINGTON, PA $170,000 toward capital improvements and promotional programming The Union Project $100,000 toward support of operations and capital improvements University of Pittsburgh, Center for Social and Urban Research $250,000 toward two-year support of the Pittsburgh Regional Indicators project Venture Outdoors $400,000 toward two-year support to provide outdoor activities to local university students, to purchase a passenger van, and to support operations Western Pennsylvania Conservancy $500,000 toward upgrades to Fallingwater s maintenance facility and visitor center Westmoreland County GREENSBURG, PA $22,500 to update New Stanton s comprehensive plan in anticipation of upcoming highway interchange replacement Westmoreland County Parks and Recreation Citizens Advisory Board GREENSBURG, PA $250,000 to acquire 9.5 miles of the Turtle Creek Industrial Railroad to extend the Westmoreland Heritage Bike Trail through Turtle Creek WQED Multimedia $600,000 to support strategic initiatives including education programs in Westmoreland County Zoological Society of Pittsburgh $500,000 toward two-year support to design and implement an innovative visitor experience A FOUNDATION GRANT OF $400,000 WILL SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS OF THE CHILDREN S MUSEUM OF PITTSBURGH. REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ANNUAL REPORT 19

12 EDUCATION EDUCATING CITIZENS COMMUNITY WIDE In 2014, the Foundation approved 19 grants totaling $5,372,000 to invest in capital and infrastructure initiatives that enrich individual institutions and support organizations whose endeavors strengthen the community by leading others in strategic efforts that advance educational issues in today s world. Promoting best practices, technology, and professional development, as well as targeting and expanding resources for families and educators in underserved communities, are among the initiatives of the organizations profiled here. (LEFT) ONE OF A+ SCHOOLS MORE THAN 100 TRAINED COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS HELPS PARENTS ENSURE THEIR CHILDREN ARE PERFORMING AT LEVELS COMMENSURATE WITH STUDENTS IN OTHER DISTRICTS. IMPROVING PITTSBURGH S SCHOOLS A+ Schools: Pittsburgh s Community Alliance for Public Education promotes high standards, quality teaching, leadership accountability, financial responsibility, and community involvement in an effort to improve the performance of Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) and the students within them. A+ Schools seeks to ensure a high quality education for all PPS students, and to evaluate schools performance objectively. To achieve these goals, A+ Schools has trained more than 100 community volunteers to observe and evaluate the school board, changed teacher evaluation policies and pay rates, and made certain that statewide policy modifications do not undermine its efforts in PPS. Each year, A+ Schools publishes a Report to the Community that is distributed in print and online to more than 32,000 people. This resource enables parents and others to evaluate schools performance relative to other schools, both within and beyond the district, and against state and national math and reading standards. The report also allows the school district and the community to evaluate PPS student performance against that of students in schools with similar demographics outside the district. A $300,000 Foundation grant over two years will support A+ Schools ongoing initiatives, and help the organization expand its role as a critical player in endeavors to improve student performance. With this funding, A+ Schools plans to distribute 65,000 reports on school performance, release eight report cards on board performance, produce annual reports on teacher effectiveness to be circulated to 10,000 people annually, and engage 600 volunteers in its school improvement endeavors ANNUAL REPORT 21

13 INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY INTO THE CLASSROOM Common Sense Media (CSM), a San Francisco-based non-profit organization, provides trustworthy information and education about today s media and technology, an area that greatly affects young people s social, emotional, and physical development, as well as their learning, both in the classroom and beyond. CSM s education programs help teachers bring digital literacy and citizenship to students, enabling them to think critically, behave safely, and participate responsibly online and with mobile devices. Graphite, CSM s new platform, guides teachers in integrating technology devices, websites, apps, and games into the classroom. CSM also offers online professional development and certification for teachers and comprehensive family education programs, which allow schools and after-school programs to take a whole community approach to raising a generation of responsible digital citizens. Since early 2013, a CSM education program manager in greater Pittsburgh has been providing professional development and support to educators in Allegheny County schools as they integrate technology devices and digital media learning products into the classroom. In October 2013, the education program manager met with school leaders from the Greater Latrobe and Ligonier Valley school districts. More recently, this CSM professional introduced the organization s programs and resources to librarians and guidance counselors in the two districts, and will offer four professional development sessions to help them understand content and best practices for implementation. Beginning this summer, the librarians and counselors, with support from CSM, will implement the digital literacy and citizenship curriculum with students, and conduct train-thetrainer sessions for classroom teachers as part of their in-service training. A $30,000 Foundation grant will support these educators use of CSM programs to integrate technology effectively into the classroom as a way to enrich and enhance students learning. COMMON SENSE MEDIA UNDERSTANDING OUR RATINGS FOR EACH TITLE, WE INDICATE THE AGE FOR WHICH A TITLE IS EITHER APPROPRIATE OR MOST RELEVANT (AS IN, MOST LIKELY YOUR KIDS WILL SEE IT) AND ASSIGN AN ON (AGE APPROPRIATE), PAUSE (SOMEWHAT EDGY FOR THE AGE), OR OFF (NOT AGE APPROPRIATE) RATING. ON: CONTENT IS AGE-APPROPRIATE FOR KIDS THIS AGE. PAUSE: KNOW YOUR CHILD; SOME CONTENT MAY NOT BE RIGHT FOR SOME KIDS. OFF: NOT AGE-APPROPRIATE FOR WE HELP YOU DECIDE: WHAT S APPROPRIATE AT EVERY KIDS THIS AGE. AGE. OUR AGE-RATING BAR QUICKLY TELLS YOU WHETHER NOT FOR KIDS: NOT APPROPRIATE FOR SOMETHING IS RIGHT FOR A GIVEN AGE. THIS IS GREAT IF KIDS ANY AGE. YOU HAVE MORE THAN ONE CHILD. (RIGHT) SCHOLARSHIPS FROM NEED MADE IT POSSIBLE FOR THESE STUDENTS TO ATTEND COLLEGE. MAKING A COLLEGE EDUCATION POSSIBLE Established in 1963, Negro Educational Emergency Drive (NEED) is the oldest community-based, nonprofit, higher education assistance program in Pennsylvania. During the last five decades, NEED has provided $23.6 million in last-dollar scholarships to nearly 20,000 students, 26 percent of whom are the first generation in their family to attend college, and 85 percent of whom remain in Pennsylvania after graduation. Former NEED recipients include members of the Allegheny County Council, attorneys, nonprofit executives, members of the media, judges, professors, and business leaders. During the school year, nine advisors in its Access to College initiative helped nearly 4,800 high school students in Pittsburgh Public Schools and several low-income high schools in Allegheny County explore careers, write college essays and resumes, prepare for tests, search for schools, and navigate admissions and financial aid procedures. Another initiative offers tours of 11 Historically Black Colleges and Universities, including Morehouse College, Spelman College, Howard University, and Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, while a third program offers mentors to African-American males. A Foundation grant of $200,000 will provide funding to enable students in the region to attend college. EDUCATION ANNUAL REPORT 23

14 APPEALING TO THE YOUNGEST LEARNERS The Fred Rogers Company (TFRC) was established in 1971 by Fred Rogers to produce Mister Rogers Neighborhood and related media for children and families. Today, the company produces children s television programs, educational games and apps, resources for parents, and online and face-to-face professional development programs that reach new generations. The company s work continues to advance and extend Fred Rogers philosophy and values, which build on solid child development research to focus on social and emotional development, and strengthening the relationships through which children learn and grow best. ANIMATORS FOR DANIEL TIGER S NEIGHBORHOOD DISCUSS THE CHARACTER S APPEARANCE. In 2011, with support from the Foundation, TFRC developed a new program, Daniel Tiger s Neighborhood, which features the next generation of family members from the original Mr. Rogers Neighborhood. Together with two other programs, Peg + Cat and Odd Squad, Daniel Tiger s Neighborhood has positioned TFRC as PBS s top producer of children s programming, and is generating revenue for both TFRC and its Pittsburgh-based partners. Building on the success of Daniel Tiger s Neighborhood, TFRC is currently producing a second season of 25 new episodes. To keep Daniel s online presence strong, the company intends to develop a number of related games and apps, providing children with innovative and interactive ways to learn using multimedia platforms. A $750,000 grant from the Foundation will support production of the second season of Daniel Tiger s Neighborhood and contribute to a strong online presence that includes games and apps across media platforms. Education Grant Summary 6% GRANTS APPROVED $5,372,000 6% of total NUMBER OF GRANTS 19 A+ Schools: Pittsburgh s Community Alliance for Public Education $40,000 to engage the public in efforts to improve the performance of Pittsburgh Public Schools A+ Schools: Pittsburgh s Community Alliance for Public Education $300,000 toward two-year support of operations Allegheny County Library Association $300,000 toward three-year support of countywide youth services staffing and technology, and training for library staff Central Catholic High School, Inc. $750,000 toward construction of a new science, technology, engineering, and math facility Common Sense Media SAN FRANCISCO, CA $30,000 to provide professional development to Greater Latrobe and Ligonier Valley school districts to integrate technology devices and digital media learning products in the classroom Coro Center for Civic Leadership $225,000 toward support of operations The Fred Rogers Company $750,000 toward production of Daniel Tiger s Neighborhood and other programming Jonas Salk Legacy Foundation LA JOLLA, CA $10,000 toward the Jonas Salk Symposium on Sustainability held at the University of Pittsburgh in October 2014 Linsly School Incorporated WHEELING, WV $300,000 toward expansion of Banes Hall Negro Educational Emergency Drive $200,000 toward support of operations The Pennsylvania State University UNIVERSITY PARK, PA $5,000 toward expenses associated with the Private Forest Landowners Conference The Pittsburgh Promise Foundation $600,000 toward two-year support of college credits or recognized industry credentials earned by Pittsburgh Public School students Pittsburgh Voyager $50,000 toward the fall 2014 environmental science program Seamen s Church Institute of New York and New Jersey NEW YORK, NY $450,000 to upgrade the computer simulator database with Pittsburgh geographical and other information for maritime education and training facilities University of Pittsburgh $10,000 toward support of the Dick Thornburgh Forum for Law and Public Policy s Discussions on Governance series University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg GREENSBURG, PA $700,000 toward technology infrastructure upgrades University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine $20,000 toward two-year support of the Mellon Lecture Washington and Jefferson College WASHINGTON, PA $600,000 toward two-year support to create a resource center that provides access to and interpretation of shale development data Westmoreland County Federated Library System GREENSBURG, PA $32,000 toward technology upgrades EDUCATION ANNUAL REPORT 25

15 HUMAN SERVICES CREATING STRONG, FULFILLING LIVES Initiatives that improve conditions of southwestern Pennsylvania s underserved populations strengthen lives, families, and neighborhoods. Foundation grants in 2014 funded investments in capital, infrastructure, capacity building, and support services. These entities, a few of which are highlighted here, improved access to affordable housing and healthcare, offered youth development and job training services, and provided educational and out-of-school time activities to students. In 2014, the Foundation made 65 grants totaling $20,227,000 in support of this critically important work, ensuring that generations to come will lead strong, productive, and fulfilling lives. AFFORDABLE HOUSING: THE FOUNDATION OF SELF-SUFFICIENCY Allegheny Council to Improve Our Neighborhoods (ACTION)-Housing, Inc. empowers people to build more secure and self-sufficient lives by providing affordable housing and essential support services. Using a portion of a Foundation grant of $675,000, ACTION-Housing will support predevelopment of abandoned buildings in the Bloomfield/Garfield and Squirrel Hill neighborhoods. With its focus on energy conservation and neighborhood impact, ACTION-Housing will build two prototypical, mixed-use buildings as part of community redevelopment efforts, and employ passive house standards to significantly reduce energy costs. Construction will combine factory-built efficiencies with finish work such as flooring, tiling, and painting done in the field to create affordable, energy efficient housing within existing neighborhoods to meet the needs of seniors, veterans, young people aging out of foster care, and families. When complete, these buildings not only will provide housing and office and commercial space, but also will serve as attractive gateways to the neighborhoods. Jewish Residential Services, which will provide support services, will occupy some of the newly developed space in Squirrel Hill. (LEFT) THESE YOUNG PEOPLE ARE THE FIRST RESIDENTS IN UPTOWN LOFTS, AN ACTION-HOUSING FACILITY DESIGNED TO EMPOWER PEOPLE TO BUILD SECURE AND SELF-SUFFICIENT LIVES ANNUAL REPORT 27

16 USING TECHNOLOGY TO SERVE CLIENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Goodwill Industries, among the best known diversified human service agencies and networks of not-for-profit businesses, helps people with special needs overcome barriers to employment so that they can enjoy the dignity and benefits of work. Certified by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, its employment services often provide Goodwill clients with their first real employment, allowing them to gain important on-the-job training and demonstrate the quality of Goodwill s job training programs. Goodwill s 31 retail stores and other businesses provide earned income to support these vital services. Today s changing workforce system replete with technological advances, demographic changes, and reduced public funding suggests the need for a new delivery approach, shifting from sheltered workshop employment models to innovative, community-based opportunities. To implement these new service models effectively, Goodwill has created a threeyear strategic plan that will be funded by a Foundation grant of $800,000. Technology, including web application platforms, tablets, teleconferencing, and wireless capabilities, will play an essential role in all aspects of the service models. In-store kiosks will enable customers to register and monitor loyalty cards, not only increasing sales but also aiding management in hiring, orienting, and training new employees for additional stores. A new website with enhanced search engine and mobile app functions will position Goodwill Industries as not only a place to drop off donations of clothing and household goods, but also as an innovative service agency for individuals with barriers to employment. A FOUNDATION GRANT OF $800,000 WILL HELP GOODWILL INDUSTRIES INTEGRATE TECHNOLOGY INTO ITS OPERATIONS THAT SERVE SPECIAL NEEDS POPULATIONS. FOSTERING PARTNERSHIPS BENEFITS STUDENTS Homewood Children s Village (HCV), a place-based, child-centered, comprehensive community initiative, seeks to improve the lives of Homewood s children and to reweave the fabric of the community in which they live. Serving more than 1,000 students, staff members take a three-pronged approach to meeting these goals: building relationships with school administrators to provide direct services to children during the school day; creating partnerships with community organizations that serve students who face challenges outside of school; and fostering connections between schools and community organizations to best meet students and families needs. STORY TIME AT HOMEWOOD CHILDREN S VILLAGE HUMAN SERVICES ANNUAL REPORT 29

17 HCV professionals in various Pittsburgh schools collaborate with teachers, school administrators, and parents to curb student absenteeism and disruptive classroom behavior, as well as to address the issues at the root of these problems. The HCV staff members also monitor students well-being throughout the day, work one-on-one with them in the classroom, and, in conjunction with parents, link them to appropriate out-of-school programs and activities that will improve their academic standings. In an effort to alleviate hunger, HCV staff members ensure that students eat breakfast at school during the week and that they receive nutritious, non-perishable food items on Fridays to combat weekend hunger. Lastly, HCV arranges round-trip transportation for students who wish to attend extended school-day activities but do not qualify for transportation through the school. A grant of $750,000 from the Foundation will enable HCV to expand and enhance partnerships with numerous community organizations. They include the YMCA Lighthouse Project, the HCV Bridge to College program, Higher Achievement, the Allegheny Conference Diversity Committee, and the Pittsburgh International Airport, where eighth graders can explore careers in aviation. A grant of $750,000 from the Foundation will enable HCV to expand and enhance partnerships with numerous community organizations. ENHANCING QUALITY OF LIFE FOR TROUBLED TEENS Launched by Pastor Michael C. Henkel as a wilderness excursion program for troubled teens, Outside-In School of Experiential Education, Inc. (OI) currently serves 600 young people annually, offering a continuum of state-licensed programs, including those with a focus on substance abuse and after-care management, on its 140- acre Ligonier campus and through countywide, community-based programs. OI s award-winning residential program has grown from 12 beds in 1990 to 60 beds today, and it continues to operate near full capacity. The campus also includes a licensed, private academic school as well as centers for counseling, family support, recreation, and occupational skills development. A $500,000 Foundation grant will support the addition of two 12-bed cabins. This expansion will enable OI to meet current referral demand, develop new referral sources, and accept insurance from self-paying clients. HUMAN SERVICES (RIGHT) OUTSIDE-IN STUDENTS AND TEACHERS ON THE SCHOOL S 140-ACRE CAMPUS ANNUAL REPORT 31